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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers high performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, with a high-resolution OLED screen and powerful hardware, but it comes with a higher price and less portability due to its weight. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it more portable, but it has lower performance capabilities for demanding tasks and a standard resolution IPS screen, which might not be as vibrant as the OLED display. Choose the ASUS if power and screen quality are your priority, or the Lenovo if you need a more affordable, portable laptop for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
- The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in general use due to a high-end CPU, double the RAM, and a superior OLED touchscreen display that presents vivid colors and crisp resolution, tradeoffs include being less portable and having a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which offers a larger screen and slightly better battery life but with lower screen quality and less powerful CPU and GPU, impacting performance for demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.1
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 outperforms the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" in gaming and 3D applications because it has a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and an OLED display with superior color coverage, which are crucial for these activities.
Engineering and Design
9.0
6.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 outshines the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for engineering and design due to its higher-end CPU, substantially more RAM, and far superior dedicated GPU, coupled with an OLED screen offering better resolution and color accuracy. While the Lenovo provides increased portability and a larger display, it is equipped with a less powerful integrated GPU and less RAM, which diminishes its capacity for intensive engineering tasks and detailed design work.
Content Creation
8.7
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.3
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.3
6.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its high resolution and bright displays, excels in both general use and detailed engineering or design tasks, where color accuracy and a wide color gamut matter. However, its screen may fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is less suitable for fast-paced visuals. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" offers a satisfactory display for general activities and engineering/design purposes, but similarly to the ASUS, it doesn't cater well to gamers or 3D work because of its lower refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.6
6.5
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$784
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $784 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 4.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.79" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 307 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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